The Clear Alternative to Traditional Metal Braces
Invisalign® Livingston, New Jersey
Although many people associate orthodontic treatment with adolescence, the surprising fact is that nearly one quarter of all orthodontic patients are adults. Many other adults who might benefit from orthodontic treatment, however, hesitate at the thought of having to wear traditional braces, with their cumbersome and conspicuous wires and brackets. It is with these people in mind that the Silverstrom Group proudly offers the Invisalign® system, an extraordinary alternative to metal braces.
Invisalign® uses a series of clear plastic aligners to gently guide teeth into their proper position, based on a careful analysis of a patient’s current bite with relation to his or her ideal bite. Treatment requires roughly the same amount of time as that with traditional orthodontic appliances, and produces equally impressive results.
In order to provide Invisalign® treatment, a dentist has to complete a rigorous training course and certification program. The Silverstrom Group is one of a handful of elite practices to offer not one but two Invisalign®-certified practitioners. Both Dr. David Silverstrom and Dr. Gary Silverstrom have the training and experience necessary to help you achieve a straighter, more uniform smile with Invisalign®.
If you would like to learn more about Invisalign®, please contact our Livingston, New Jersey cosmetic dentistry practice today.
How Invisalign® Works
Invisalign® works gradually over a period of several months to two years, depending on the degree to which the teeth need to be realigned. After a thorough examination of your teeth and gums, an impression will be taken of your teeth and sent to the Invisalign® laboratory. The laboratory technicians will use advanced three-dimensional computer imaging to create a series of aligners based on this impression and the specifications provided by our dentists. Each custom-manufactured aligner in the series will move your teeth closer to their ideal position within your mouth. You will replace the aligner you are wearing with the next in the series roughly every two weeks.
Although the aligners are removable, they should be worn for at least 22 hours a day for the treatment to be effective.
Benefits of Invisalign® Treatment
Although many people who choose to undergo Invisalign® treatment do so because of the treatment’s obvious aesthetic benefits – the aligners are virtually invisible when worn and very difficult to detect, even upon close inspection – the aligners also offer a number of practical benefits. For one, they can be removed during meals so that hard, crunchy foods that might be off limits for wearers of traditional braces can be consumed with ease. More importantly, however, they can be removed for brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings, making it easier for patients to maintain good oral hygiene during treatment.
Candidacy for Invisalign® Treatment
If you are a teen or an adult with poorly aligned teeth, crowded teeth, unevenly spaced teeth, or an overbite, you may be a suitable candidate for Invisalign® treatment. The aligners are particularly effective in correcting cases of mild to moderate misalignment; however, some patients with more severe misalignment may achieve better results with traditional orthodontic appliances.
Learn More about Invisalign®
If you are interested in straightening your teeth discreetly and effectively, without the inconveniences created by brackets and wires, we would be pleased to discuss the Invisalign® system with you during a confidential, complimentary consultation at our office in Livingston, New Jersey. Please contact the Silverstrom Group to schedule your appointment today.